Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
My Safari
Located on the edge of Ngorongoro Crater and near to Olduvai Gorge, Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge has been thoughtfully designed to blend in with the nearby Olduvai Gorge – known as the ‘Cradle of Mankind’.
It has 75 rooms positioned around the crater rim, each with en suite facilities and rock enclosed balcony affording fantastic views of the Crater below. Walls are decorated with stylized prehistoric cave paintings and Maasai carvings, and have telephone and wi-fi.
At the heart of the lodge is a glowing fire which is kept constantly alight. There are extensive viewing terraces, a gift shop and satellite TV room, as well as a bar. The dining room has a wall of windows looking down to the crater below. Buffet style breakfast and lunch are served here as well as a table d’hote dinner menu. All meals use locally sourced produce where possible.
Activities: Wildlife and cultural talks, videos and film shows, daily game drives into the Crater. Cultural dance and music. nature walks around the Crater rim, birdwatching, breakfast or BBQ lunch in the Crater, cultural visits to Maasai villages and cattle markets.
Accommodation:
75 rock-built rooms with private balconies.
Child Policy:
No age restrictions. Discount rates for children sharing. Babysitting facilities.
Availability:
Closed during January
Additional Costs:
Park fees are extra.
Technology:
TV room with satellite TV. Wi-fi available.
Other:
An especial benefit of staying here is that game drives are undertaken in custom-built open-sided safari vehicles - rather than closed vans with windows - which is a huge advantage.
A further feature of the lodge is its provision of breakfasts, lunches, dinners or just cocktails, in the bush, using a variety of dedicated sites.
They can also arrange for you to take a day trip to the Oduvai Gorge - 'The Cradle of Mankind' - site of one of the most important Palaeolithic finds in recent history.
Children and honeymoons are given special treatment here (not usually at the same time!), and it is even possible to host your wedding itself here.
